Gasterophilus pecorum and Habronema muscae in Persian onager (Equus hemionus onager), histopathology and parasitology survey

Zaheri, Bahram Ali; Ronaghi, Homan; Youssefi, Mohammad Reza; Hoseini, Seyed Javad; Omidzahir, Shila; Dozouri, Rohollah; Eshkevari, Shahab Ramezanpour; Mousapour, Aliasghar

doi:10.1007/s00580-014-2020-9

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“…Examination of 45 slaughtered donkeys in a study showed very high infection rates with H. muscae and H. microstoma (80% and 66.6%) while 13.3% of donkeys were infected with D. megastoma [ 131 ]. Ocular habronemosis in one horse with conjunctivitis and lacrimation [ 155 ] and also summer sore cases [ 156 , 157 ] have been reported. Gastric infection of Persian onager ( Equus hemionus onager ) with H. muscae has been documented, too [ 158 ].…”

Section: Helminthosesmentioning

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Parasitic diseases of equids in Iran (1931–2020): a literature review

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Parasitic infections can cause many respiratory, digestive and other diseases and contribute to some performance conditions in equids. However, knowledge on the biodiversity of parasites of equids in Iran is still limited. The present review covers all the information about parasitic diseases of horses, donkeys, mules and wild asses in Iran published as articles in Iranian and international journals, dissertations and congress papers from 1931 to July 2020. Parasites so far described in Iranian equids include species of 9 genera of the Protozoa (Trypanosoma, Giardia, Eimeria, Klossiella, Cryptosporidium, Toxoplasma, Neospora, Theileria and Babesia), 50 helminth species from the digestive system (i.e., 2 trematodes, 3 cestodes and 37 nematodes) and from other organs (i.e., Schistosoma turkestanica, Echinococcus granulosus, Dictyocaulus arnfieldi, Parafilaria multipapillosa, Setaria equina and 3 Onchocerca spp.). Furthermore, 16 species of hard ticks, 3 mite species causing mange, 2 lice species, and larvae of 4 Gastrophilus species and Hippobosca equina have been reported from equids in Iran. Archeoparasitological findings in coprolites of equids include Fasciola hepatica, Oxyuris equi, Anoplocephala spp. and intestinal strongyles. Parasitic diseases are important issues in terms of animal welfare, economics and public health; however, parasites and parasitic diseases of equines have not received adequate attention compared with ruminants and camels in Iran. The present review highlights the knowledge gaps related to equines about the presence, species, genotypes and subtypes of Neospora hughesi, Sarcocystis spp., Trichinella spp., Cryptosporidium spp., Giardia duodenalis, Blastocystis and microsporidia. Identification of ticks vectoring pathogenic parasites, bacteria and viruses has received little attention, too. The efficacy of common horse wormers also needs to be evaluated systematically.

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Section: Helminthosesmentioning

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Parasitic diseases of equids in Iran (1931–2020): a literature review

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“…No studies are available about Dictyocaulus sp. infection in onager populations, while in the only parasitological study available, Gasterophilus pecorum (Fabricius, 1794) and Habronema muscae (Carter, 1861) were isolated from the stomach of one dead animal [ 14 ]. Furthermore, although donkeys seem to play a more substantial role in the maintenance of this parasite than other horses [ 15 ], there is no information about their hybrids: hinnies and mules, which are commonly found in Iran and can be the subject of future research.…”

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Lungworms of Non-Ruminant Terrestrial Mammals and Humans in Iran

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With over 300 terrestrial and aquatic mammalian species, Iran is considered a country with an ample mastofauna. Although many studies have assessed the distribution of gastrointestinal helminth parasites in animals and humans in Iran, lungworms have not received adequate attention. Following a previous article in which we reviewed the diversity and prevalence of lungworm infections in pastoral and wild ruminants of Iran, this report compiles the available scientific information about the occurrence of lungworms in non-ruminant mammals and humans from 1980 to 2022 to provide insights into the epidemiology of these infections. International and national scientific databases were searched, and twenty-six articles in peer-reviewed journals, one conference paper, and one D.V.M. thesis were included in the study. In total, 10 species belonging to seven genera, including Dictyocaulus, Deraiophoronema, Protostrongylus, Crenosoma, Eucoleus, Aelurostrongylus, and Metastrongylus, were reported in the respiratory tract or feces of humans, domestic animals (i.e., camels, equids, dogs, and cats), and wildlife species (i.e., hedgehogs, wild boars, and hares). Most of the studies (22/28) were performed using post-mortem examinations. The overall prevalence of respiratory nematode infection varied according to animal species in camels (14.83%), equids (13.31%), dogs (5%), wild boars (45.66%), hedgehogs (42.57%), and hares (1.6%). In addition, pulmonary capillariasis caused by Eucoleus aerophilus was reported in a 9 year old child. The prevalence of lungworm species in domestic camels, equids, and dogs, combined with a lack of labeled anthelmintic products, supports the need to improve our understanding of these important nematode parasites and inform the development of sustainable control strategies. From a zoo and wildlife medicine point of view, there is a shortage of information about the presence and prevalence of lungworm infections in the majority of mammalian species, pending epidemiological studies that integrate classical parasitology and molecular methods.

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“…This characteristic increases their survival and reproductive capabilities across various geographical regions and climates. G. pecorum is predominantly found in mid to high latitudes, as evidenced by its distribution in northern Xinjiang (44–46°N) and central Inner Mongolia (41–42°N) of China ( Wang et al, 2016 ), Mongolia (47°N) ( Dorzh and Minár, 1971 ), northern and central of Kazakhstan (47–54°N) ( Ibrayev et al, 2015 ), Yakutia Republic of Russia (55–76°N) ( Reshetnikov et al, 2014 ), southern Italy (39–41°N) ( Ortanto et al, 2005 ), northern Iran (36–37°N) ( Zaheri et al, 2015 ), among other regions. In particular, G. pecorum is an absolute predominant species in the mid to high latitudes in the KNR ( Huang et al, 2021 ).…”

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confidence: 99%